baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2478578-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separator with protected bearing
Inventor: BURFORD NIGEL
IPC: B04B5/00
Filed: 2010-03-11
Abstract: To enable centrifugal filtration of fluids which contain abrasive contaminant particles the rotor bearings 3 must be isolated from the fluid which passes into and through the rotor chamber 21. This is achieved by a design in which the spindle 4 is connected to the rotor 5, 6, 7 so as to rotate in unison with the rotor 5, 6, 7 relative to the base 1. The bearings 3 for the spindle 4 are provided in a bearing housing 2 which is fixedly mounted to the base 1 and a sealing arrangement, preferably a spring-loaded axial seal 14, 15, is provided between the spindle 4 and the base 1 at a location below the bearings 3 in the bearing housing 2.
Patent GB-2479791-A (GB)
Title: Fastener
Inventor: CRUTCHLEY DEREK
IPC: F16B19/08
Filed: 2010-04-23
Abstract: A fastener comprises a pin having a shank, and a body comprising a shell having a radially enlarged head 112. A first engaging means 110 comprising a nylon sleeve is located within a bore of the shell. A second engaging means 118 comprising a plurality of barbs is located on the exterior of at least part of the pin shank. The pin shank is insertable into the bore of the body from an end of the body remote from the head end, such that the first and second engaging means 110, 118 mutually engage. The first engaging means 110 has a leading end, remote from the shell head 112, and a trailing end. An underhead contact surface of the shell head 112 is located at an axial position between the leading end and the training end of the first engaging means 110.
Patent GB-2469782-A (GB)
Title: Internet gatekeeper protocol
Inventor: HUBBELL JOHN F
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computerized method includes receiving encrypted user data and encrypted gatekeeper header data from a sender appliance. The encrypted user data is encrypted according to a receiver encrypting key. The encrypted gatekeeper header data is encrypted according to a gatekeeper encrypting key. A receiver address is identified by decrypting the encrypted gatekeeper header data according to a gatekeeper decrypting key. Encrypted receiver header data is generated by a computer according to the receiver encrypting key. The encrypted user data and encrypted receiver header data are transmitted to a receiver appliance according to the identified receiver address.
Patent GB-2485351-A (GB)
Title: Seeder having two elastomeric discs with spacer there between
Inventor: PALMER CRAIG
IPC: A01C7/04
Filed: 2010-11-08
Abstract: A seeder comprises a housing 10, 12, two elastomeric discs 1 mounted for rotation on a hub 8 and a spacer 3 element positioned between the discs. An upper portion of the spacer has a protrusion (9) which creates a slot between the discs into which a seed can be introduced. A lower protrusion 17 on the spacer enables the seed to be dispensed. The housing may be in two parts and have a storage volume 12 at an upper portion. The seeder may also have an agitator 13 consisting of a driven wheel and an object counter 18 to detect and count objects dispensed. The invention enables multiple and single objects of various sizes and shapes to be dispensed without the exchange and/or adjustment of mechanical parts, the mechanism can be controlled to enable sequencing and release of the object as required.
Patent GB-2475612-A (GB)
Title: Anti-fake battery pack with cells having inner and outer identifiers
Inventor: YAO CHIH-ANG
IPC: H01M50/107
Filed: 2010-11-18
Abstract: The present invention discloses an anti-fake battery pack (10 fig. 1) and an identification system. The anti-fake battery pack has a casing (11 fig. 1) and multiple battery cells (12 fig. 1), each of which as a battery body 121, an inner identifier 20 mounted outside the battery body 121, a protection layer 122 mounted around outside of the battery body 121 and the outer identifier 30 formed on the protection layer 122. An external identifying device (40 fig. 6) reads first and second identification codes from the inner and outer identifiers to determine whether the battery cell is authentic or not. In addition, the inner identifier 20 is covered by the protection layer 122, so the inner identifier 20 cannot be stolen without breaking the protection layer 122 with the outer identifier 30. The inner identifier may be an RFI D tag and the outer identifier may be bar code or serial number pattern. The battery casing may also have an inside and outside identifier.
Patent GB-2473395-A (GB)
Title: Hook removal tool
Inventor: SHEPHERD GRAYDON AUBREY
IPC: A01K97/18
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A hook removal tool primarily for use in, the removal of fish hooks. Hooks attached to a line and which are at least partially embedded in a fish or other substrate can be extracted using this tool. The tool includes a body with a handle at or adjacent a proximal end, and having a guide member pivotally connected at or adjacent a distal end. The guide member has at least one guide aperture or slot adapted to engage with the line or hook in such a manner that the line and at least the shank of the hook are able to slide through the aperture or slot. The tool can be slid down the line to the hook and used to dislodge the hook and then to remove the hook out of the fish's mouth.
Patent GB-2487422-A (GB)
Title: Paint container including flexible fluid receptacle
Inventor: DREW PATRICK DOMINIC
IPC: B65D5/72
Filed: 2011-01-21
Abstract: A container (1) comprising a volume defined by a plurality of walls (1a, 1b, Ic, ld, 2), the container comprises a flexible fluid receptacle provided within said volume. The receptacle includes a closable opening, and wherein the closable opening is provided in an, in use, uppermost wall of said plurality of walls. The closable opening may include a rigid rim 11 and lid 12, may accommodate the head of a paintbrush and may also include a lip that provides a brush-wiping surface. The containers base may include an aperture sized to accommodate a lid to permit interlocking stacking of one or more such containers.
Patent GB-2479434-A (GB)
Title: A method for avoidance or mitigation of a collision between vehicles
Inventor: AMANN KARL-HEINZ
IPC: G01S13/93
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: A method comprises determining via control apparatus (11, fig 7) an impending lane change of a second vehicle 2 from a second lane 4 to a first lane 3. The control apparatus (11) receives inputs from sensors (5, 7, 10) such as optical or ultrasound or radar sensors which the control apparatus (11) uses to determined a first distance d1 of the second vehicle 2 from the first vehicle 1 and a first position of the second vehicle 2. The determined first distance (d1, fig 1) of the second vehicle 2 from the first vehicle 1 is then compared with a direction dependent first predetermined threshold value (dO,1) and the determined first distance (d1) of the second vehicle 2 from the first vehicle 1 is compared with the first predetermined threshold value (dO,1) in the direction of the determined first position of the second vehicle 2. If the first distance (d1) is less than threshold value (dO,1) a warning message, e.g. a signal from a horn or headlamps is outputted to the second vehicle 2.
Patent GB-2491124-A (GB)
Title: Binder for loose leaf papers
Inventor: LANGHEIN JULIA
IPC: B42F13/16
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a binder for loose leaf papers, comprising a cover (5, Fig.1) and a binder structure 2. The binder structure 2 comprises at least two binder loops (3, Fig.1), each binder loop (3, Fig.1) having at least two binder loop segments (4,4a, Fig.5) having a first, contacting position for holding loose leaf papers and a second, separated position. The cover (5, Fig.1) comprising at least two holes (11, 12, 13, 14, Fig.1), and the binder loops pass through respective holes of the cover (5, Fig.1) in the first position. The binder may include a gusset section 7, 9 formed by a binder loop segment (4, 4a, Fig.5) passing out through a first hole (12, 13, Fig.1) and then into the inside of the cover through a second hole (11, 14, Fig.5).
Patent GB-2493002-A (GB)
Title: Firing pin lock
Inventor: TRENDALL SIMON
IPC: F41A19/30
Filed: 2011-07-20
Abstract: A firing pin lock for a rotary bolt firearm has a plunger (7) . Rotation of the bolt (1) is used to move the plunger (7) into a position from which the plunger (7) may engage with a face. Eengagement can only occur when the firing pin (2) has reached the required limit of travel with a firing pin spring under maximum load , deemed the cocked position . The firing pin (2) is locked against further travel under the influence of the firing pin spring until rotation of bolt (1) to battery causes plunger (7) to disengage.
Patent GB-2485438-A (GB)
Title: Solid electrolytic capacitor
Inventor: VILC LADISLAV
IPC: H01G9/004
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: The capacitor element contains an anode body, dielectric, and solid electrolyte. To help shield the solid electrolyte from damage that might otherwise occur during manufacture of the capacitor, a multi-layered protective coating 163 overlies the solid electrolyte. The protective coating includes a light reflective layer 160 overlying the solid electrolyte and a stress dissipation layer 165 overlying the light reflective layer. The light reflective layer includes inorganic non-metallic oxide particles (eg TiO2) can help reflect any light that inadvertently travels toward the capacitor during, for example, laser welding. This results in reduced contact of the solid electrolyte with the laser and thus minimizes defects in the electrolyte that would have otherwise been formed by carbonization. The stress dissipation layer comprises metallic particles and dissipates stresses experienced by the capacitor (e.g., during encapsulation, reflow, etc.) so that they are not as likely to cause damage to the solid electrolyte. The stress dissipation layer can also be relatively porous in nature so that humidity trapped in the capacitor can escape and diminish the pressure that might otherwise be transferred to the solid electrolyte.
Patent GB-2498208-A (GB)
Title: Electrical actuator incorporating a free play mechanism to eliminate force fighting
Inventor: EVANS ROYSTON ALAN
IPC: B64C25/26
Filed: 2012-01-06
Abstract: The actuator 30, operable in response to an electrical or electro-mechanical input signal, includes an outer casing 301, an output shaft 304extending from the casing, the output shaft being axially moveable over a stroke length, and a drive mechanism 306 cooperable with the output shaft to drive the output shaft along a part of the stroke length, wherein the actuator is operable such that the output shaft is drivable along all or part of the remainder of the stroke length by external loading, whilst being unconstrained by the drive mechanism. The actuator 30 enables operation in conjunction with one or more other actuators without requiring precise synchronisation of operation of the actuator with the one or more other actuators and reducing/eliminating unnecessary stresses on the actuator due to force fighting between the actuator and the one or more other actuators. The actuator output shaft 304 is used to lock an aircraft landing gear two lever linkage locking strut by moving the levers over centre whilst allowing a landing gear deployment actuator to extend the shaft during deployment.
Patent GB-2487311-A (GB)
Title: Fluid discrimination apparatus and method
Inventor: WILLIAMS JACQUE
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: In an aspect of the invention there is provided fluid discrimination apparatus comprising fluid inspection means, the fluid inspection means comprising a light source (111), a detector (113) and an optical element (121), the inspection means being operable to direct a beam of light from the source (111) through the optical element (121) to an inspection surface (125) of the optical element (121) and to detect by means of the detector (113) light scattered back through the optical element (121), the apparatus being operable to determine whether a fluid (135) in contact with the inspection surface (125) corresponds to a fluid having a prescribed refractive index characteristic responsive to light detected by the detector (113). The apparatus may be useful in applications in which liquid fuels are handled, and may be used for detecting a misfuelling event.
Patent GB-2490991-A (GB)
Title: Wear leveling in solid state memory
Inventor: ILIADIS ILIAS
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: Method for operating a memory (flash, phase change, magnetic RAM memory) storing data in units (blocks). For each unit of a set a wear level is determined. A maximum wear level amongst the wear levels is determined, step 62. A suggestion of a subset of units for being selected for data erasure is received and at least one unit in the subset is identified for data erasure (step 62), a wear level of which unit is less than maximum wear level, as determined in step 55. The wear level is based on count of erasures. A unit comprises a set of subunits (pages) and units are suggested for data erasure subject to a number of subunits containing valid data. If wear level of each unit equals maximum wear level, a unit is identified for erasure in view of a characteristic other than wear level as in steps 57-58. The approach of the invention can be combined with garbage collection schemes, provides minimized wear imbalance and essentially same degree of usage of all blocks (steps 54-56), prolongs lifetime of the memory (endurance), and can be applied to log-structured file systems. Also claimed is a storage device comprising a controller.
Patent GB-2486140-A (GB)
Title: Weightlifting aid
Inventor: BARROW DOMINIC PETER JOSEPH
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a method of a weightlifting aid including: a chest contacting arrangement for attaching the aid to the chest area of a user; a base region in connection with the chest contacting arrangement; and a plurality of barbell supporting board elements each of which extends over a substantial portion of the width of the user's chest; in which at least a first barbell supporting board element is releasably connectable to the base region, and the plurality of barbell supporting board elements are releasably interconnectable so as to form a stack of board elements on top of the base region, the stack being of adjustable height depending on the number of barbell supporting board elements used to form the stack.
Patent GB-2489837-A (GB)
Title: Portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine and integrated environmental recorder
Inventor: YORK FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: G01D9/00
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) that includes a manually positionable articulated arm, a measurement device attached to a first end of the AACMM, and an electronic circuit for receiving the position signal and for providing data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. The AACMM further includes an environmental recorder. The environmental recorder includes a sensor for outputting a value of a parameter, a memory, and logic executable by the environmental recorder to implement a method. The method includes monitoring the value of the parameter, and determining that the value of the parameter is outside of a programmable threshold. The value of the parameter and a timestamp are stored in the memory in response to the value of the parameter being determined to be outside of the programmable threshold. The contents of the memory are transmitted to the electronic circuit.
Patent GB-2504464-A (GB)
Title: A vehicles telemetry system to sense and transmit data
Inventor: HERRON NEIL
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A telemetry system 22 on a vehicle 18 includes a vehicle identifier; a location sensor; a loading sensor; and a data transmitter. Ideally the vehicle can load a waste receptacle such as a skip. The vehicle identifier could be a unique reference number in the systems memory; the location sensor could be a satellite navigation system; and the data could be transmitted via radio or mobile phone. The loading sensor may include a reader to scan an RFID chip, bar code or QR code on the skip when it is in range, ie during loading. There may also be an indicator to inform the user whether or not the skip is on the road. This arrangement could be associated with a data processing system to determine whether the detected skip is prebooked and then confirm that the driver can collect the skip; or to charge the vehicle operator. The determination of whether or not a skip is permitted could also take into account the location of the skip and compare this to the location as recorded by GPS.
Patent GB-2510553-A (GB)
Title: Cover and frame for protecting plants
Inventor: SMITH MARION ELIZABETH
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a cover 1 for plants. The cover 1 has a frame formed from a pair of flexible poles 2, 3 adapted to cross each other at their mid point and to be bent into a quadrilateral-based dome frame extending up from the ground, and a cover 4 to cover the frame. The cover maybe a net. The cover may include two pairs of sleeves 5A, 5b, 6A, 6B to receive the poles. The cover may also have a tape 7 surrounding the quadrilateral base and the tape may include copper as a slug deterrent
Patent GB-2495048-A (GB)
Title: Recovery tank assembly having a pour spout for an extractor cleaning machine
Inventor: CHANEY DAVID
IPC: A47L11/29
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine includes a base or foot, a handle pivotally coupled to the foot, and a suction source in fluid communication with a suction nozzle on the foot. A distributor is in fluid communication with a distribution nozzle on the foot and is operable to distribute a cleaning fluid to the surface through the distribution nozzle. A recovery tank is removably coupled to the foot and is in fluid communication with the suction source. The recovery tank receives and stores the fluid and dirt drawn through the suction nozzle when the recovery tank is in an operating position. A recovery tank handle is formed as a single unitary component with a recovery tank lid to allow a user to uncouple the recovery tank from the foot to empty the recovery tank. The recovery tank also includes a pour spout.
Patent GB-2500757-A (GB)
Title: Analytical method and kits for detecting nucleic acids on non-biological surfaces
Inventor: MAYERS CARL N
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a nucleic acid in the presence of environmental contaminants on a non-biological surface, said method comprising applying to anabsorbent body that has been in contact with the non-biological surface, a volume of an amplification reaction mixture that is at least sufficient to saturate the absorbent body in a reaction vessel; carrying out an amplification reaction in said vessel, and detecting amplified nucleic acid produced. The absorbent body is small, for example a neonatal swab, so as to fit in a standard 200ul PCR reaction tube and the method may be used to detect trace DNA samples, which may be analysed for example in DNA profiling. The non biological surface may be an object such as a mobile phone. Kits for use in the method are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2496342-A (GB)
Title: Combination pharmaceutical compositions and method of treatment of vertigo, kinetosis and vegetative-vascular dystonia
Inventor: EPSHTEIN OLEG LLIICH
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: Combination pharmaceutical compositions comprising an activated-potentiated form of an antibody to endothelial NO synthase and activated potentiated form of an antibody to brain - specific protein S-100 and their use for the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VVD) and symptoms thereof.
Patent GB-2513315-A (GB)
Title: Improved hair colouring sheets
Inventor: SEMINARA ANGELO
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet 1 which is impermeable to bleach, tint or hair dye and which is dissolvable in water. The sheet 1 is adapted to enclose a strand of hair, with hair colourant or bleach applied thereto, which has been separated from the remainder of the hair on the head. The sheet 1 is preferably made from a water soluble paper based on cellulose, or a water soluble plastic such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA). Water soluble adhesive 4 may also be applied to the edges of the sheet 1 to adhere the sheet 1 to the hair and/or the scalp. Once the hair dye has been applied to the hair and left to take an effect, the hair is washed with water at a suitable temperature. The sheets 1 and any adhesive 4 applied thereto dissolve in the warm water.
Patent GB-2515285-A (GB)
Title: A method for obtaining aerosol particle size distributions
Inventor: GORBUNOV BORIS ZACHAR
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: A method for obtaining aerosol particle size distributions with a scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) comprising a differential mobility analyzer (DMA),comprises: collecting a first data set of particle concentrations vs. size for a size range from a minimal size Dmin to an intermediate size Dt by varying a voltage applied to a DMA column from Vmin to Vt1 at a first sheath flow rate Qsh1; changing the sheath flow rate to a second sheath flow rate Qsh2; collecting a second data set of particle concentrations vs. size for a size range from the intermediate size Dt to a maximum size Dmax by varying the voltage applied to the DMA column from Vt2 to Vmax at the second sheath flow rate Qsh2; convolving the first data set using an apparatus function of the DMA and the sheath flow rates Qsh1 and Qsh2; combining the convolved data set with the second data set to form a merged data set corresponding to the size distribution from Dmin to Dmax; and deconvolving the merged data set to provide a size distribution for the full size range Dmin to Dmax.
Patent GB-2516017-A (GB)
Title: Solar-Powered Apparatus
Inventor: ANDRESEN MARIUS
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A solar-powered apparatus comprises a casing 4 for a solar panel 6, a battery 8 and an electrical device using electrical power from the battery and/or solar panel. The casing comprises a window (15 figure 4) that exposes the device for use, arranged substantially underneath another window that exposes the solar panel 6. A mounting aperture 36 is spaced laterally from the window 15. The mounting aperture 36 has a resiliently deformable inner surface 38 that can grip an object inserted into the aperture. The casing 4 may be arranged with a spacer to provide a non-straight air flow through a space between the solar panel 6 and the battery 8. The mounting aperture may be laterally spaced from the window by an extension of the casing, which may be flat. A spacing may also be provided between the top cover and the bottom cover to provide a layer of air between one or more of the components in the housing.
Patent GB-2516838-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal compositions and their use
Inventor: BRISTOW JAMES TIMOTHY
IPC: A01P3/00
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprises as fungicidally active components: a strobilurin; a benzimidazole; and fluazinam. The weight ratio of the three components is selected from 1:5:3, 1:5:5, 1:2:1, 2:7:4, 2:4:3, 2:8:5, 1:3:2 or 1:7:3. Preferably the composition further comprises one or more auxiliaries such as surfactants, polymeric stabilisers, anti-foam agents, organic solvents, preservatives, antioxidants and/or thickeners. The composition is used to prevent and/or combat fungicidal infestation of a plant, wherein the plant may be soybean, cotton, dry bean, sugar cane, tomato, potato or rice. Also claimed is a method of protecting a plant against fungal infestation by applying to the plant a strobilurin, a benzimidazole and fluazinam.